PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE KPG-28D/KPG-32D PROGRAMMING MANUAL Ver. 1.01 KENWOOD CORPORATION - 1 -
SOFTWARE LICENSE NOTICE 1. The copyright for this software is owned by KENWOOD CORPORATION. 2. The software and manual, or any part thereof, must not be used nor copied except as authorized in writing by KENWOOD CORPORATION. 3. One set of software must be purchased for each computer on which the software will be used. 4. The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice. 5. The software and manual must only be used within the terms of the license agreement. 6. KENWOOD CORPORATION accepts no responsibility for the effects caused by the use of the software and manual. 7. The specifications of the software are subject to change without notice. 8. The product has been carefully designed; however, after reviewing the supplied documentation, if you have questions, encounter mistakes, or discover that necessary information is absent from the manual, please contact KENWOOD CORPORATION. HANDLING OF FLOPPY DISKS Observe the following points when handling the programming software disks: * Never touch the magnetic surface of the floppy disks. * Keep magnets and magnetic objects away from the floppy disks. * Do not bend the floppy disks. * Do not place the floppy disks in areas that are unusually hot, humid, cold or dry. * Always insert the 3.5" floppy disk back into its case after use. - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. MAIN FEATURES 3. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS 3.1 Channel switching and scanning 3.2 General 3.3 Selective calling, decoding 3.4 Selective calling, encoding 3.5 QT 3.6 DQT 3.7 DTMF 4. USER INTERFACE 4.1 Keys 4.1.1 Key actions 4.1.2 Available key 4.1.3 Suggested operation of keys 4.2 Keypad 4.3 Channel select 4.4 Display 4.5 Audible alerts 4.6 Error messages 4.7 Key definitions 4.8 Display formats 4.8.1 Default display format 4.8.2 Status entry mode 4.8.3 Scan mode 4.8.4 Dial number entry mode 4.8.5 Queue entry mode 4.8.6 User lock display readout 4.8.7 Scan programming mode 4.8.8 Other display formats 4.9 Miscellaneous functions 4.9.1 Display illumination 4.9.2 Emergency switch 4.9.3 External alert/transfer function 5. OPERATION 5.1 Power-on 5.2. General operation 5.2.1 Parameters related to the user interface 5.2.2 Key functions related to the user interface 5.2.3 Introduction to the concept of encode and decode formatting 5.3 Channel selection 5.3.1 Operation of channel selection 5.3.2 Parameters and functions related to channel selection 5.3.3 Encode instructions related to channel selection 5.4 Channel scanning 5.4.1 Operation of channel scanning 5.4.2 Parameters and functions related to channel scanning 5.4.3 Encode instructions related to channel scanning 5.5 Selective calling - 3 -
5.5.1 Introduction to selcall 5.5.2 Selcall applications 5.5.3 Parameters related to selcall 5.5.4 Key functions related to selcall 5.5.5 Encode instructions related to selcall 5.5.6 Decode instructions related to selcall 5.6 QT/DQT transmit/receive 5.6.1 Applications for sub-audible tone signaling 5.6.2 Parameters related to sub-audible tone signaling 5.6.3 Key definitions related to sub-audible tone signaling 5.6.4 Encode instructions related to sub-audible tone signaling 5.6.5 Decode instructions related to sub-audible tone signaling 5.7 DTMF encode 5.7.1 Operation of DTMF encode 5.7.2 DTMF related parameters and instructions 5.8 Miscellaneous 5.8.1 Return-to-standby 5.8.2 PTT timeout 5.8.3 Battery save mode 5.8.4 Text output to display 6. PROGRAMMING 6.1 Channel 6.2 Model 6.3 Key assignment 6.4 Scan information 6.5 Optional features 6.6 system parameters 6.7 Advanced options 6.7.1 Decode formats 6.7.2 Encode formats 6.7.3 Status message 6.7.4 Queue message 6.7.5 Kenwood toneset APPENDIX A: Glossary APPENDIX B: Accessories APPENDIX C: Selcall toneset standards APPENDIX D: QT frequencies APPENDIX E: DQT codes APPENDIX F: DTMF frequencies APPENDIX G: Beep alerts - 4 -
1. INTRODUCTION This document describes the functional specifications of the Integrated Controller Module for the following KENWOOD transceivers: - TK-759/859 (multi-channel mobile) - TK-752/852 (2-channel mobile) - TK-259/359 (multi-channel portable) - 5 -
2. MAIN FEATURES * Integrated selcall encode/decode, DTMF encode, and QT/DQT transmit and receive. Multi-channel models: * Up to 250 simplex or semi-duplex channels. * Channel scanning with priority scanning and queuing/call-back. Mobile: * Five keys (multi-channel) or three keys (2-channel) for basic operation; fully programmable, also multiple functions per key (press, hold, shift and release). * Keypad/microphone increases operating convenience. * Microphone connector on mobile allows connection of standard microphone, keypad/microphone and PC for programming and remote control. Portable: * Six keys for basic operation (x1, x10, A, LMP, RESET, CALL); fully programmable with multiple functions per key (Press, Hold, Shift, Release). * Optional KDM-7 keypad increases operating convenience. * Speaker-microphone jack to connect either an (optional) external speakermicrophone for convenience or a PC for programming. - 6 -
3. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS 3.1 Channel switching and scanning * Capacity for 250 channels (multi-channel models only) * Independent frequency for transmit and receive * Receive-only channels possible * Programming in 5.00 and 6.25 khz steps * Supports multiple frequency bands * Scan for carrier, QT/DQT, selcall 1st tone or both QT/DQT and selcall together * Configurable behavior of PTT while scanning Multi-channel only: * 4-digit (portable) or 9-digit (mobile) channel readout displays alphanumeric characters * Maximum 10 scan groups * Unlimited number of channels per scan group * One priority channel per scan group * User programmable scan list for each scan group; changeable priority channel * System selectable scan wait period, scan resume time, and scan configuration * Group selectable priority channel, look back time A and look back time B 3.2 General * PTT timeout timer * TOT pre-alert * TOT rekey time * TOT reset time * Startup channel selection * Restore last selected channel upon power-up * Default channel or selcall selection by keypad * Different display formats to optimize for most frequently used facilities - 7 -
* Up/Down/Shift for basic operation of selcall by using the keys * Near-compatibility mode (keys and display) for existing transceivers Mobile only: * Fully user-definable function per key for press, hold, shift, and release * Hook control functions * External alert output for horn relay * External emergency key input for foot switch Portable only: * Each of the six keys (x10, x1, A, LMP, RESET, CALL) can be programmed for Press, Hold, Shift, and Release functions 3.3 Selective calling, decoding * Twelve tonesets: ZVEI, CCIR, EEA, DZVEI, PZVEI, PCCIR, PDZVEI, ZVEI-2, EIA, Natel, AP-369 and a KENWOOD-specific toneset * KENWOOD-specific toneset allows setting of desired tones * Decode format allows decoding of up to 15 tones per packet * Simultaneous decoding of multiple formats; 5-tone, 6-tone and 2x5-tone * Decode formats allow multiple decode addresses with fixed and channel dependent digits, keypad-selectable digits, and receive digits * Queuing of up to 5-tones on arbitrary positions within decoded packets * Queue stores up to 6 entries, depending on the capacity needed per entry * Repeat and group tone decoding, different alerts for incoming group calls * Group selectable toneset and decode format, thus allowing the same transceiver to be used in different systems * Remote stun, revive, and kill * Remote close (Philips and Motorola methods) * Auto-close (Bosch method) * Display of received messages 3.4 Selective calling, encoding * Twelve tonesets; selection of tonesets within encode formats allows switching of tonesets while transmitting - 8 -
* Tone duration and pause length selectable within encode format from 1 to 7000 ms, also changing tone duration within sequences is possible * Any encode format possible from 1 to 28 tones, containing fixed, channeldependent, keypad-selectable digits, and receive digits * Up to 5-tones selectable by optional KDM-7 DTMF keypad (portable) or KMC-23,24 microphone keypad (mobile) or by using up/down keys * Automatic repeat tone generation * Free-dialing through telephone interconnect to PABX/PSTN, using selcall packets for transferring up to 28 digits * Single-tone transmission possible for any tone with frequency between 300 and 3000 Hz and duration between 1 and 7000 ms * Selcall ANI upon press and/or release of PTT * Automatic repeat call until acknowledged * Carrier, QT/DQT, open and close lockouts 3.5 QT * 39 standard EIA tones plus user-selectable tone frequency in steps of 0.1 Hz * Channel selectable encode/decode tone * Trailing QT mute to suppress noise on receiving transceiver * Two QT PTT lockout conditions 3.6 DQT * Motorola DPL compatible * Channel selectable encode/decode DQT tone * Two DQT PTT lockout conditions * Tone burst upon PTT release to suppress trailing noise 3.7 DTMF * PTT overdialing (press keys on keypad while pressing PTT) * Key buffer, selectable tone and pause duration Mobile only: * PTT 'on hook' dialing: enter dialing string, then transmit call - 9 -
4. USER INTERFACE This chapter describes the user interface in detail. The next chapter (OPERATION) describes how to use the interface. 4.1 Keys Mobile: In its basic configuration, the mobile provides a number of keys for operation. The multi-channel mobile provides 5 keys and the 2-channel mobile provides 3 keys. Portable: The portable transceivers only have 6 keys apiece (excluding the optional KDM-7 keypad); however, each key can be programmed with multiple functions (Press, Hold, Shift, Release), giving the user the ability to perform many different functions. 4.1.1 Key actions You can program the keys with up to four functions each according to the following actions: Press, Hold, Shift, and Release. Press: Press key to execute function. Hold: Press and hold key for programmed time to execute function. Shift: Press the Shift-key then key to execute function. Release: Press key and release within programmed time to execute function. Note: The time for the Hold-Release actions are programmed by setting the "Hold delay" parameter. A Press-function is immediately executed upon pressing the key. A Holdfunction will be executed after holding down the key for the programmed time. This is confirmed by a double-beep. If a Hold-function is assigned to a key, normally no Press-function is assigned to prevent a double action. The Holdand Release-functions could be used together since by releasing the key within the programmed time the Release-function is executed while the Holdfunction is not. Likewise, by holding the key for the programmed time the Hold-function is executed while the Release-function is not. In the same manner, a Press-function and a Shift-function could be used together. If the Shift key is pressed the transceiver toggles from Press mode to Shift mode and will execute the Shift-functions instead of the Pressfunctions. Note that there is no "unshift" command, instead the transceiver simply resets to Press mode after one of the keys is pressed. The unit resets to Press mode regardless of whether a function is assigned to the pressed key. Since the shift-key is included among the programmable keys, you can toggle between Shift mode and Press mode by simply pressing the shift-key repeatedly. - 10 -
Note: If you assign a Press-function and a Hold- and/or Release-function to the same key, the Press-function and the Hold- or Release-function will be executed; depending upon how long you hold down the key. Similarly, if you assign a Shift-function and a Hold- and/or Release-function to the same key, the Shift-function and the Hold- or Release-function will be executed; depending upon how long you hold down the key. See section 4.7 for a full overview of available key functions. 4.1.2 Available keys The five keys (multi-channel mobile), three keys (2-channel mobile) or six keys (portable) on the transceiver are fully programmable via the KPG- 28D/KPG-32D software package. 4.1.3 Suggested operation of keys Mobile: key Release action Hold action ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 monitor squelch mute/unmute 2 transmit normal call transmit status call 3 selcall open/close external alert on/off 4 selcall x10 or shift priority scan on/off 5 selcall x1 or up scan on/off Emg N/A N/A Emg (Emergency switch): Provided as an internal switch (cf. service manual). Portable: Key Release action Hold action ----------------------------------------------------------------- RESET monitor squelch mute/unmute CALL transmit normal call transmit status call A selcall open/close external alert on/off x10 selcall x10 or shift priority scan on/off x1 selcall x1 or up scan on/off LMP lamp on/off lamp on/off The PTT operates as Push-To-Talk. Several options are available to prevent speech transmission; if one of these conditions occurs, an error beep is emitted. 4.2 Keypad The full range of transceiver capabilities can only be utilized when the optional KDM-7 keypad (portable) or KMC-23,24 microphone (mobile) is connected. Each key on the keypad is fully user-configurable using the programming software. For each key a Press-, Hold-, Shift-, and/or Release-function can be programmed. - 11 -
In addition to the numerical keys, *, #, A, B, C and D keys are available for direct selection of functions. It is suggested that one of these keys is used as the shift-key to activate and de-activate Shift mode. Although it is possible to use the Hold action, the Shift action adds security to function accessibility. For example: Key Release action Hold action -------------------------------------------------- 1 1 group digit 2 2 freedial selcall 3 3 freedial DTMF 4 4 long-tone 5 5 status call 6 6 scan on/off 7 7 channel entry mode 8 8 selcall entry mode 9 9 queue entry mode * call N/A # monitor N/A A shift on/off N/A B N/A code lock C clear digit clear all D N/A scan programming While the PTT is pressed, the operation of the keypad is changed to Encode DTMF overdial. This feature is described in section 5.7.2 of this document. 4.3 Channel select Multi-channel: A turn-knob is provided to select the transceiver channel. Turn the knob clockwise to change to the next channel, counterclockwise to change to the previous channel. Note that the channels are selected in the pre-programmed order, which can be different from the order of channel numbers as shown on the display. Channels with a numerical readout can also be selected with the keypad; channel readouts with alphanumeric characters can only be selected using the channel knob. Mobile 2-channel: Each time the Channel Select switch is pressed, the transceiver toggles between channels 1 and 2. - 12 -
4.4 Display Mobile multi-channel: The Liquid Crystal Display supports the following features: * Nine large digits * Indicator for transmit TX * Indicator for channel busy BUSY * Indicator for monitor MON * Indicator for squelch defeat SQ * Indicator for called CALL * Indicator for auxiliary AUX * Indicator for included channels in scan list ADD The indicators have a fixed meaning, as described in the table below. Indicator Off On Flashing ------------------------------------------------------------- CALL no alert/trans ext.alert transfer call TX receive transmit BUSY channel clear channel busy MON close open SQ mute unmute AUX auxiliary off auxiliary on ADD not in scan list in scan list Note that the operation of the external/alert symbol can be different depending on the configuration of the "ext.alert/transfer" parameter. The possibilities that exist are listed in the table below. Ext. Alert/Transfer Parameter Selection Symbol State -------------------------------------------------------- None - Off Ext. alert Off Off Ext. alert On Transfer Off Off Transfer On Ext/trans Off Off Ext. alert On Transfer Flash The following table lists the display patterns for various modes. Function Display pattern ------------------------------------- AUX2 On xxxxxxxxx. Shift On xxxxx.xxxx ACK indicator On xx.xxxxxxx Scrambler On x.xxxxxxxx Mon-QT/DQT On xxxxxx.xxx - 13 -
Mobile 2-channel: LED indication: Selected CH LED Unselected CH LED ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CH Select Orange/Lit Not lit Transmitting Red/Lit Not lit Busy Green/Lit Not lit (squelch open) Monitor On Orange/Flashing Not lit (no signal) Monitor On Green/Flashing Not lit (signal available) Talk Around On Orange/Lit Orange/Flashing (no signal) Talk Around On Green/Lit Orange/Flashing (signal available) Talk Around On Red/Lit Orange/Flashing (during transmission) Public Address On Orange/Lit Green/Flashing (no signal) Public Address On Green/Lit Green/Flashing (signal available) CH1 LED CH2 LED AUX LED --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FPU Green/Lit Green/Lit (during communication) Checksum error Orange/Flashing Orange/Flashing User lock mode Orange/Flashing Orange/Flashing Red/Flashing Communication error Red/Flashing Red/Flashing Remote kill mode Orange/Flashing Red/Flashing Remote stun mode Red/Flashing Orange/Flashing No channel data Not lit Not lit Red/Flashing AUX on Red/Lit EEPROM data damaged Red/Flashing Green/Flashing - 14 -
Portable: The Liquid Crystal Display supports the following features: * Two small digits * Four large digits * Indicator for low transmit power LO * indicator for scan SCN * Indicator for channel busy BUSY * Indicator for monitor MON * Indicator for call CALL * Indicator for included channels in scan list A * Indicator for priority channel P Each of the seven indicators (LO, SCN, BUSY, MON, CALL, A, P) has a specific meaning depending on whether it's On, Off, or flashing according to the table below. Indicator Off On Flashing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LO programmed transmit power low transmit power SCN scan off scan on BUSY channel clear channel busy MON close open CALL no queue mode queue mode A not in scan list in scan list P non-priority channel priority channel The following table lists the display patterns for various modes. Function Display pattern ------------------------------------- ACK indicator On xx x.xxx Shift On xx xx.xx Mon-QT/DQT On xx xxx.x Scrambler On xx xxxx. 4.5 Audible alerts The following audible alerts are defined: Power-on Short beep for key Press Double high/high beep for Hold action Double high/low beep for error 24 different beeps to alert for incoming calls In total 47 beep sequences are specified. A full overview of frequencies, duration and pauses of these 47 beep sequences is included in appendix G. - 15 -
4.6 Error messages Mobile: The following error messages are provided: E2P ERROR: EEPROM data damaged SUM ERROR: Checksum error COM ERROR: Communication error ERROR : Remote Kill mode The error message is shown during the period of time the fault occurs. In the following overview the operating restrictions and recommended actions are explained: E2P ERROR: The EEPROM data check is executed on power-up. The error message will remain on the display until the transceiver is turned off, and operation of the transceiver is not possible. The problem can be corrected by re-programming the transceiver. SUM ERROR: The Flash Memory data check is executed on power-up. The error message will remain on the display until the transceiver is turned off, and operation of the transceiver is not possible. The problem can be corrected by re-programming the transceiver. COM ERROR: This error message is displayed when data communication fails in the PC mode. Check if the transceiver and the PC have been correctly connected. ERROR: This error message is displayed when the unit is put in Remote Kill Mode; all internal data is erased. The message will remain on the display until the unit is turned off; operation of the unit is not possible. The problem can be corrected by reprogramming the transceiver. When an error message is shown, all other symbols and digits are cleared. Portable: The following error messages are provided: ERR2 : ERR3 : Remote Kill mode PLL out-of-lock The error message is shown during the period of time the fault occurs. In the following overview the operating restrictions and recommended actions are explained: ERR2: This error message is displayed when the unit is put in Remote Kill Mode; all internal data is erased. The message will remain on the display until the unit is turned off; operation of the unit is not possible. The problem can be corrected by reprogramming the transceiver. ERR3: This error message is shown when the PLL (Phase Lock Loop) goes out-of-lock. This condition is tested continuously during transmit and receive. Channel switching is still possible. To correct this problem it is recommended to check the programmed frequencies. If these frequencies are correct, repair by looking at the service manual. - 16 -
When an error message is shown, all other symbols and digits are cleared. The error message is shown on the display as 'ERRn' where n is the error number 2, or 3. 4.7 Key definitions To each key action a key function can be attached. These key actions are described in section 4.1.1. The programming software includes a key definition matrix where for each key and each action a key function can be selected. Key Action Function ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Disable not assigned 0 enter digit 0 1 enter digit 1 2 enter digit 2 3 enter digit 3 4 enter digit 4 5 enter digit 5 6 enter digit 6 7 enter digit 7 8 enter digit 8 9 enter digit 9 Alert volume (4) alert beep low/high AUX (3) auxiliary on/off AUX2 (3) auxiliary 2 on/off Batt check (4) battery level confirmation Channel ent. (1) select channel entry mode Channel temp (1) temporary channel number display Clear all (1) clear full dial buffer Clear digit (1) erase one digit Code lock lock operation of transceiver by means of a 4-digit code Control tone select key beep on/off Digit 1x (1) 5th digit up Digit 10x (1) 4th digit up Digit up (1) select digit up Digit shift (1) select next digit Display roll (1) queue buffer redisplay DTMF entry (1) select DTMF entry mode Encode #1 execute call format #1 (default: normal call) Encode #2 execute call format #2 (default: free-dialing using selcall) Encode #3 execute call format #3 (default: free-dialing using DTMF) Encode #4 execute call format #4 (default: long tone call) Encode #5 execute call format #5 (default: status call) Encode #6 execute call format #6 (default: emergency call) ext/transfer (3) switch on/off external alert and/or transfer function Group digit (1) enter digit A Hold delay change hold delay Inv. display (4) inverts display Key lock Locks specific keys on the transceiver (see section 5.2.2) Lamp on/off (4) turns lamp on/off Low select (4) select power low/high Message (1) queue and status number/message Mode reset (1) reset to default entry mode - 17 -
Mode select (1) toggle between channel and selcall entry Monitor selcall+qt/dqt monitor on/off Mon-QT/DQT toggle SAT mute between open and close Mon-selcall selcall open/close Mon-mute squelch mute Mon-unmute squelch unmute Mon-toggle squelch mute/unmute Monitoring (4) squelch (hold: unmute, release: mute) Pri on (1) start priority scanning Pri on/off (1) toggle priority scan on/off Public ad. (3) public address on/off Queue msg (1) queue/status Queue mode (1) select queue mode Queue next (1) select next queue entry Queue select (1) select next queue entry / default operation mode Scan on (1) start scanning Scan on/off (1) toggle scan on/off Scan+pri (1) toggle priority+scan on/off Scan+pri on (1) start both scan and priority scan Scan prog (1) go to scan programming mode Scrambler scramble select Selcall ent. (1) select selcall entry mode Status ent. (1) select status entry mode Shift on/off shift mode on/off SC/A confirm scramble code confirmation Talk around(2) talk around on/off Warning tone select alert beep on/off (1) Multi-channel models only (2) 2-channel models only (3) Mobile only (4) Portable only The "Clear all" and "Clear digit" key functions operate as shown in the table below. Entry Mode Clear Digit-Key Clear All-Key ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Selcall entry Initialize selcall address Initialize selcall with with default TX address default TX address ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Status entry Initialize status address Initialize status address with 00000 with 00000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Free-dial entry Clear last entered digit Clear all digits (SELD) (full number) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Channel entry Clear last entered digit Clear all digits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Queue readout Clear currently Clear all queue entries selected entry - 18 -
4.8 Display formats The 4-character (portable) or 9-character (multi-channel mobile) alphanumeric display is able to show a variety of different characters. These characters are displayed in different formats depending on the mode the transceiver is in. 4.8.1 Default display format The multi-channel transceivers provide three default display formats, each optimized for different applications. These display formats are: 1. Channel readout This display format is preferred if selcall is not used, or if the selectable selcall address digits are rarely changed. In the Optional features window set the Normal display format parameter to "Channel". Mobile: The channel number is shown as a number or as a string of 9 characters on the large digit section of the display. Some examples of this display format: CH 3 : channel 3 selected CH199 : channel 199 selected POLICE-3 : example of character string Police-3 Portable: In this mode the channel number is shown as a 3-digit number or as a 4-character name on the large digit section of the display depending on whether you choose "Numeric" or "Alphanum" for the Channel readout parameter. In "Numeric" mode "ch" is shown in the lower left-hand corner of the display and the channel number is taken from the "Ch No." column of the Channel Information window. In "Alphanum" mode the channel name is taken from the "Ch Name" column of the Channel Information window and shown in the large digit section of the display. Some examples of this display format: CH 3 : channel 3 selected (Channel, Numeric) CH 199 : channel 199 selected (Channel, Numeric) POL3 : example of character string Police-3 (Channel, Alphanum) The available characters for the 4-digit (portable) or 9-digit (mobile) alphanumeric channel readout are: 0 to 9, A-Z, /, \, -, _, *, +, =, #,,, (, ), @, $, %, and <space>. 2. Selcall address readout This display format is preferred for applications where channel switching is rarely, if ever used. In the Optional features window set the Normal display format parameter to "Selcall". On the large digit section of the display, the selectable part of the selcall address is shown. - 19 -
Mobile: If less than 5 digits are selectable, the selectable digits are shown at the right side of the large digit field. The non-selectable digits are replaced by standard text, which can be configured while programming. Some examples of this display format: SEL59402 : selcall address 59402 selected SEL 22 : selcall address 22 selected (2 digits selectable) SEL 4AA : selcall address 4AA selected (includes group digits) SEL 02 : selcall address 02 selected, overlay text ' SEL ' Portable: SL is shown in the bottom left-hand corner of the display. By turning the channel knob the transceiver temporarily switches to Channel mode and displays either the channel name or channel number. The selcall address scrolls from right to left and stops when it reaches the last digit. Since only 4 alphanumeric characters can be seen at any one time, use the "Display roll" function to scroll the address again. Some examples of this display format: SL 9402 : selcall address 59402 selected (5 not shown on display) SL 22 : selcall address 22 selected (2 digit selectable) SL 4AA : selcall address 4AA selected (including group digits) Only numerical digits 0..9, and group digits A..E can be selected for the selcall address. 3. Both Channel and Selcall readout This display format is preferred for applications where it is desirable to display both the channel number and selcall address. In the Optional features window set the Normal display format parameter to "Both". Mobile: The selcall address (up to five digits) is shown on the right of the display while the channel number (up to three digits) is shown on the left. The two are separated by a period as shown below. 1.51234 : channel 1, selcall address 51234 (5-digit selectable) 116. 1234 : channel 116, selcall address 51234 (4-digit selectable, 5 not shown on display) Portable: Four digits of the selcall address are shown in the large section of the display, and the last two digits of the channel number are shown in the small two digit section of the display. Note: While in this mode only numbers are clearly displayed for the channel name. Some examples of this display format are shown below. 1 1234: channel 1, selcall address 51234 (5-digit selectable, 5 not shown on display) 16 234: channel 116 (1 not shown on display), selcall address 1234 (3-digit selectable, 1 not shown on display) - 20 -
4.8.2 Status entry mode The status entry mode operates similar to the selcall entry mode. Mobile: Up to 5 digits can be selectable for status number entry. If less than digits are selectable, an overlay text character will be shown at these positions. This overlay text is configured while programming the transceiver. The status entry digits replace the selcall digits as shown in the formats described in section 4.8.1. Some examples can be found below: ST 1235 : status 1235 selected, no overlay text STATUS 5 : status 5 selected, overlay text 'STATUS ' Portable: Up to 5 characters can be used for the status entry number but only four are displayed at any one time. If more than 4 characters are used, the fifth character can be seen using the "Display roll" function. The status entry characters replace the selcall characters as shown in the formats described in section 4.8.1. ST is shown in the bottom left-hand corner of the display. Some examples are shown below. St 1235 : status 1235 selected St 5 : status 5 selected 4.8.3 Scan mode Mobile: The channel number is replaced by the word 'SCAN' during active scanning, and is replaced by the actual channel number when stopped. Some examples: SC SCAN.1 : scanning, scan group 1, scan mode PS CH122.9 : stopped on channel 122, scan group 9, scan+priority PR SCAN.1 : scanning, scan group 1, priority scan mode Portable: The channel number is replaced by the word "SCAN" during active scanning and "SCN" appears above. When a channel is found the "SCAN" changes to the channel name or channel number and the "P" lights if it is a designated Priority channel. Some examples are as follows: (SCN) 1 SCAN : scan mode, scanning, group 1 (SCN, P) CH 122 : scan+priority, stopped on channel 122, group 2 4.8.4 Dial number entry mode This transceiver allows entry of up to 28 characters for transmission of numerical data as a selcall packet or as DTMF digits. The entry mode for this is initiated by a so-called encode instruction, triggered by pressing a key. In this dialing entry mode, the mobile displays five characters on the right of the display, while the portable displays four. Examples of this display format include: - 21 -
Mobile: ATD 2: dialing string '2' entered ATD 12234: dialing string '212234' entered (2 not shown on display) Portable: 2 : dialing string '2' entered 2234 : dialing string '12234' entered (1 not shown on display) 4.8.5 Queue entry mode The queue entry mode shows the current selected queue entry. Up to six of these queue entries are available. If no queue calls are received, or if all queue entries are erased, the display will show dashes. Otherwise, the display will show the identity of the other party and the channel number (if stored). Mobile: The following examples show the format of the queue entry mode: 12. 402.1 : channel 12, identity 402, entry 1 91.59328.2 : channel 91, identity 59328, entry 2 2. 09.1 : channel 2, identity 09, entry 1. 62.1 : no channel, identity 62, entry 1.-----. : queue empty Portable: "CALL" is shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display. If more than 4 characters, use the "Display roll" function to scroll them. The following examples show the format of the queue entry mode: (CALL) 1 402 : call mode, channel 1, identity 402 (CALL) 1 9328 : call mode, channel 1, in list, identity 29328 (2 not shown on display) -- ---- : queue empty 4.8.6 User lock display readout The user lock function allows transceiver operation to be locked temporarily by the user. By entering a four-digit PIN (Personal Identity Number), the transceiver can be unlocked. This user lock status is remembered upon switching off the transceiver. The following examples show some possible display formats within this mode: Mobile: LOCK 1 : user lock mode LOCK --12 : two digits of the PIN-code are entered LOCK 1234 : all four digits are entered Portable: LOC1 : user lock mode 12 : two digits of the PIN-code are entered 1234 : all four digits are entered - 22 -
4.8.7 Scan programming mode In the scan programming mode, the transceiver user can include and exclude channels in a scan list and assign priority channels. Mobile: "ADD" is shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display. CH 2.9 : channel 2, scan group 9, not in scan list, no pri. channel (ADD) CH 2.8 : channel 2, scan group 8, in scan list, no pri. channel (ADD) PR CH 2.2 : channel 2, scan group 2, in scan list, pri. channel Portable: "SCN" is blinking in the upper right-hand corner of the display; "P" and "A" are shown in the middle left-hand side of the display. The display for scan programming has the following format: (SCN) 9 2 : scan group 9, channel 2, not in scan list, non priority channel (SCN, A) 8 2 : scan group 8, channel 2, in scan list, non priority channel (SCN, P, A) 2 2 : scan group 2, channel 2, in scan list, priority channel 4.8.8 Other display formats Other display formats and messages include: Mobile: TONE : single-tone confirmation mode LOCK 2 : remote stun mode E2P ERROR : EEPROM data damaged SUM ERROR : checksum error COM ERROR : communication error PA xxxxxx : public address ERROR : remote kill mode -PROGRAM- : program mode (FPU) NONE CH : no CH (channel) data Portable: TONE : single-tone confirmation mode LOC2 : remote stun mode ERR2 : remote kill mode ERR3 : PLL out-of-lock - 23 -
4.9 Miscellaneous functions The miscellaneous functions within the user interface include the display illumination function, the emergency switch, and the external alert facility. 4.9.1 Display illumination Mobile: The backlight for the LCD is continuously on except in the Emergency mode. Portable: When not in Emergency mode, the illumination for the LCD is switched on or off by pressing the key programmed with the Lamp on/off function. 4.9.2 Emergency switch It is possible to define an emergency key or to connect an external emergency switch to the transceiver (mobile only). By pressing this emergency key for a certain period of time, a special emergency encode format is executed, which can contain various facilities such as repeated transmission of a selcall format or live microphone transmission. The period of time before emergency is activated is valid only for Press-functions and the external emergency switch (mobile only). 4.9.3 External alert/transfer function (Mobile only) The external alert function is available on the mobile as a facility to alert the transceiver user when it is not possible to hear the normal alert beep. This external alert output can control a relay for activating a horn or the lights. It is possible also to initiate a call to another mobile or pager (5-tone or 2-tone). 256 rhythms are available to control the horn or lights, which makes the signal easy to recognize. This external alert/transfer facility can be switched on and off by pressing a key on the mobile. When both facilities are available, this key provides three selections: off, ext.alert and transfer. In order to use the transfer function the "XNOT" instruction must be included in an encode format. - 24 -
5. OPERATION In this chapter the operation of all available functions is described. 5.1 Power-on On power-up, the radio will emit a confidence tone if the control tone is set. If an error is detected in EEPROM contents, an error message will be shown. The initial operating state is partly dependent upon the configuration of the programmable parameters. These power-on conditions include: - Startup scan group (group 0 to 9 scan or Disable) - Startup monitor (open or close) - Startup encode definition: allows transmission of logon call - Startup channel number, or last selected channel at power-off - Keypad operation -Channel -Selcall -Status -DTMF - Normal display format -Channel -Selcall -Both It is possible to influence the initial operating state further by including special instructions in a startup encode definition. The parameters mentioned above are described in the following sections. 5.2 General operation Operation facilities can be divided into three categories: facilities which are immediately executed during a very short period of time (e.g. monitor on/off), facilities of which execution takes a certain amount of time (e.g. transmitting a selective call) and facilities which activate a special entry mode. 5.2.1 Parameters related to the user interface The following parameters are provided to configure the user interface to suit a particular application, and to allow selection of some basic facilities: - Lock code - Control tone - Warning tone - Keypad operation - Normal display format - Number entry timeout - Hold delay - Busy symbol function - Overlay text channel (Mobile only) - Overlay text selcall (Mobile only) - 25 -
- Overlay text status (Mobile only) - Ext.alert/transfer (Mobile only) - Busy LED (Portable only) The four digit "Lock code" parameter allows temporary locking of the transceiver by the user to prevent unauthorized usage. This 4-digit lock code can have any value between 0000 and 9999. By entering an empty string the lock facility can be disabled. See also section 4.8.6 and the description for key function "Code lock". Parameter "Control tone" allows selection of ON or OFF for control tone. Parameter "Warning tone" allows selection of ON or OFF for warning tone. The "Keypad operation" parameter allows selection of the default mode for digit entry. The Selcall mode allows immediate entry of selcall digits, Channel mode allows immediate entry of a channel number (numerical only), Status mode allows immediate entry of status digits and "DTMF" allows immediate entry of digits for DTMF transmission. The display readout mode will also change to the correct format when pressing a digit key to show the entered digits. The "Normal display format" parameter selects the default display format. These defaults are described in detail in section 4.8.1. The following selections are available: "Channel", "Selcall", and "Both". The "Number entry timeout" defines the period of time after activation of one of the available entry modes (e.g. selcall address entry, dial number entry) after which the transceiver returns to the idle operating mode, and the default display format is shown again. This parameter value is selectable between 1 and 255 seconds in 1 second steps. When set to 0, this parameter is disabled, so the transceiver will remain in the selected entry mode until a new mode is selected. The "Hold delay" parameter selects the period of time the key with the Holdfunction must be pressed before the function specified in the hold-column is executed. The hold delay value is selectable in 10 ms steps between 0 and 2550 ms. The "Busy symbol function" parameter selects the function of the busy-symbol on the display. For most applications, selection "Carrier" must be used to indicate to the user of the transceiver that the channel is occupied. For applications such as sub-tone driven repeater systems, it is preferred to activate the busy symbol only when a carrier without QT/DQT or with a wrong QT/DQT is received. This can be selected by choosing "QT/DQT". Parameter "overlay text channel" defines the text to be shown on nondisplayed positions of the channel number in numerical mode. The most frequently used text for this parameter is 'CH-' or 'CH '. In this field, eight ASCII characters can be entered. Parameter "overlay text selcall" defines the text to be shown on nonselectable digit positions when the selcall entry mode is activated. For example, if two digits are selectable, the left six digits can be displayed as 'SEL ' to clearly identify the selcall entry mode. In this field, eight ASCII characters can be entered. - 26 -
Parameter "overlay text status" defines the text to be shown on nonselectable digit positions when the status entry mode is activated. For example, if two digits are selectable, the left two digits can be displayed as 'STATUS' to clearly identify the status entry mode. In this field, eight ASCII characters can be entered. Parameter "ext.alert/transfer" selects the available operating modes for alerting the user of the transceiver when away from the transceiver. Two applications exist: alerting the user by activating the horn or the lights of the vehicle or by calling another mobile (transfer) or tone sequence pager (5-tone as well as 2-tone). "None" allows selection of neither application, "ext.alert" provides selection of external alert on/off, "transfer" provides selection of transfer on/off, and parameter selection "ext/trans" provides selection between off, external alert and transfer. The "Busy LED" parameter determines the use of the busy LED. For QT/DQT driven repeater operation selection "QT/DQT" should be used. For all other applications, selection "Carrier" is preferred. Selection "Disable", disables this parameter. 5.2.2 Key functions related to the user interface The following functions are related to the basic operation of the transceiver: - Digits 0 to 9 - Alert volume - Batt check - Channel ent. - Clear digit - Code lock - Control tone - Digit 1x - Digit 10x - Digit up - Digit shift - Ext/transfer (mobile only) - Hold delay - Key lock - Mode reset - Mode select - Mon-mute - Mon-unmute - Mon-toggle - Monitoring - Queue msg - Queue mode - Queue next - Queue Select - Scan prog - Selcall ent. - Status ent. - Shift on/off - Warning tone A more detailed description for some of these key functions is found further - 27 -
in this section. Some key functions are also described in other sections when they are relevant to other operation facilities, e.g. selcall. The digits 0 to 9 are used for several purposes. The selcall-related purposes are described in section 5.5.4; channel entry mode operation in section 5.3.1. The "Alert volume" function changes the level of the alert tone. The two available levels, Low and High, can be adjusted via the Optional features window with the "Alert volume level" parameter (see section 6.5). The "Batt check" function displays either "FULL", "MED", or "LOW" depending on the current power level of the battery. Note that with NiCd batteries since their output is constant for the majority of the charge the "FULL", "MED", and "LOW" settings are not proportional. With this type of battery the "Batt check" will display "FULL" for the majority of time, and only near the last 10 or 20 minutes of battery life will the display change to "MED" or "LOW". The "Channel ent." function is related to channel selection, described in section 5.3.2. The "Clear digit" function is used with many entry modes. For selcallrelated entry modes, see the description of this function in section 5.5.4. The operation of the clear-key in the channel entry mode is described in section 5.3.1. The "Control tone" function is used to toggle the control tone on and off. If the control tone is set a beep will sound when turning the power on or during operations. The "Code lock" function activates the PIN-code (Personal Identity Number) lock facility. By activating the code lock, the transceiver cannot be used by unauthorized people. When the code lock is activated, the user must enter the appropriate PIN number to unlock the transceiver. If the code is not entered correctly, the transceiver will emit an alert beep, and the user is requested to try again. See section 4.8.6 User lock display readout for a description of the display format. Functions "Digit 1x", "Digit 10x", "Digit up", "Digit shift", "Mode reset", "Mode select", "selcall ent.", and "Status ent." are all related to the selcall entry mode and described in detail in section 5.5.4. The "ext/transfer" function is used to toggle the external alert facility and/or transfer facility on and off. See section 4.9.3. The "Hold delay" function changes the hold delay duration to the value specified for parameter "Hold delay" in the Optional features window. This function is useful to extend the duration of the key hold period for up to 2.55 seconds, e.g. to extend the required time to press an emergency key. Function "Key lock" locks the channel select, front keys, and top keys for press, hold and release actions (portable) or channel select and mic keys (mobile). Functions "Mon-mute", "Mon-unmute", "Mon-toggle" and "Monitoring" operate the - 28 -
squelch monitor. By using these functions, it is possible to monitor a channel for a short period of time, e.g. to determine if it is possible to transmit a call. It is possible to link these functions to one key so that this key causes the transceiver to unmute while it is pressed. This function is frequently found on other transceivers using a key on the side of the portable or operated by a key on the microphone. For this kind of operation, function "Mon-unmute" should be linked to the Press action and function "Mon.mute" should be attached to the Release action for the same key. This operation can also be done by simply using the "Monitoring" function. Functions "Queue msg", "Queue mode", "Queue next" and "Queue select" are described in detail in section 5.5.4. A description of function "Scan prog" (scan programming) can be found in section 5.4.1. Function "Shift on/off" should be attached to a key on the transceiver. The Shift-function allows selection of secondary functions by pressing the Shiftkey first, then the key programmed with the desired function. The Shiftfunction can be deactivated by pressing the same key again. "Warning tone" turns the warning tone on or off. The adjusted "Warning tone" setting is stored in EEPROM so it is remembered at power-off of the transceiver. 5.2.3 Introduction to the concept of encode and decode formatting These encode and decode formats are compatible with the TK-709/809/249/349 units; except for some additional functions. An example of a simple encode format is shown below: ERRX1 XCARR TXM The encode format is entered in the programming software as text, then compiled by the software to instructions which are understood by the transceiver. An encode format must be given a name, which is used in other menus within the programming software to link this encode format to a function, to another encode format, or to a decode format. The encode format as shown above is designed to be linked to the PTT-Press action. A short explanation of this encode format follows: ERRX1 : This instruction tells the transceiver to emit an error beep when an exit instruction causes the interpreter to exit the encode string. XCARR : This instruction exits the encode format when a carrier is detected, and will thus initiate an error beep. TXM : If the encode format is continued, this instruction will then switch the transceiver to the transmit mode with the microphone enabled. In the following sections, a comprehensive number of encode instructions are described, divided into three groups: 5.5 Selective calling, 5.6 QT/DQT, and 5.7 DTMF. - 29 -
Decode formats are similar to encode formats; however, they are used only for decoding selcall messages. Also included in the following sections is a comprehensive number of instructions available which offer a wide range of capabilities. 5.3 Channel selection Channel selection, parameters and key functions related to channel selection, and instructions used for transmitting and receiving are described in this section. 5.3.1 Operation of channel selection Multi-channel models: Two methods for channel selection are provided: 1. by turning the channel knob, or 2. by decimal entry of the channel number with the optional DTMF keypad. Channel selection via the channel knob is best suited for selection between a small number of channels. The channel knob allows fast selection of channels without any key press action. Channel readouts which include alphanumeric characters can only be selected with the channel knob. By turning the channel knob clockwise, the following channel will be selected, and by turning the knob counterclockwise, the previous channel will be selected. The channel list is organized as a circular list, so it is possible to pass the first and last channel in the list. By turning the channel knob, the transceiver will automatically abort any entry mode and will be forced to the Channel readout mode. For decimal entry of a channel, the Channel entry mode must be selected first. Note that the Channel entry mode can also be activated automatically when pressing a numerical key in the idle mode (section 5.2.1). The user is requested to enter three digits. After entry of these digits, the transceiver will check if the channel number is available. If available, the transceiver will switch to that channel, if not, the transceiver will emit an error beep and stay on the current channel. Using the "Clear digit" function, the rightmost digit can be erased and corrected. Mobile 2-channel: The channel selector is used to select a channel. Each time this selector is pressed, the transceiver toggles between channel 1 and channel 2. - 30 -